Lately I’ve been struggling with dark thoughts about how much suffering exists in the world, and I’ve imagined scenarios where it would all just end instantly. Part of me feels like erasing humanity could stop pain and disappointment, but I also know that life has moments of love, joy, and connection that are worth something. I feel guilty even thinking about this and confused about whether it’s wrong to dwell on it, and I’m wondering if having these thoughts makes me a bad person. AITAH for feeling conflicted about the state of the world and my own reactions to it?
This is way above AITAH’s pay grade. You need to talk with someone qualified to help you.
That’s a form of suicidal ideation, and you should seek therapy. You’re not a bad person, but it sounds like you’re not totally healthy, either.
Are you capable of ending humanity to stop the havoc it wreaks?
If not, maybe don’t stress too much about thinking humans do/have done a lot of bad things. They have and do. It’s part of our experience as humans to learn how to overcome, persevere, find community, and learn to be better.
If you do have that capability might I suggest a warm cup of tea and a hug? 🫂 because nobody commits full scale elimination of a species after a nice cup of tea and a hug.